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Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$809 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7249 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7249 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$809 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7249 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7249 minutes ago

Prices and Stock

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Prices and Stock
MSRP $199

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 3600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 298 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600.

Advantages of Core i9-10900K

Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 5 3600 - 259 vs 254 FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 20 vs 12 threads
Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$167.61 vs CA$809.00
Up to 79% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10900K - CA$0.66 vs CA$3.12 per FPS
Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

FPS

259

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.12/FPS

21%

Price, CA$

CA$809

20%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$809 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7249 minutes ago

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

FPS

254

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.66/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$167.61

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7249 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

412

FPS

391

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

231

FPS

229

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

816

FPS

797

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

216

FPS

205

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

138

FPS

134

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Single-Core

1749

100%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Single-Core

1597

91%

Multi-Core

6884

75%

Core i9-10900K	vs	Ryzen 5 3600
Apr 30th, 2020	Release Date	Jul 7th, 2019
Core i9	Collection	Ryzen 5
Comet Lake	Codename	Matisse
Intel Socket 1200	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
10	Cores	6
20	Threads	12
3.7 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.2 GHz
125 W	TDP	65 W
14 nm	Process Size	7 nm
37.0x	Multiplier	36.0x
UHD Graphics 630	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i9-10900K or Ryzen 5 3600

With selected game settings

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

112 FPS

CA$12.42/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,390.93

In Stock

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Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

94 FPS

CA$18.81/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,768.18

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

90 FPS

CA$15.78/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660

Ryzen 5 3600

8 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,420

In Stock

YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC Image

YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC

105 FPS

CA$11.43/FPS

GeForce RTX 2060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,199.98

In Stock

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